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HardcoreVikesFan wrote:http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... -an-offer/
So the CB and 1st round pick isn't enough - apparently.

GoldFusion wrote:Hey guys, first post here!

I've got a crazy thought. Some people seem to think that the vikings might have a few deals in place with teams late in the first round depending on whether or not Gordon or Gurley is left on the board when those teams are picking. If this were the case, why not take a proactive approach by trading back a few spots to the 14-16 range, then drafting Gurley. Gordon then would probably come off the board soon as well, possibly as soon as the Chargers at 17.

Then with both Gurley and Gordon off the board, we capitalize on an agreement with the Cardinals or Cowboys were a deal to exist, getting their first and change. Then draft one of the top remaining CB prospects with that pick.

Probably not going to happen, but it's a fun scenario to toss around anyway

Vikings28 wrote:Is this Dogra just trolling now.......

https://twitter.com/CharlesRobinson/sta ... 5211737088

Mothman wrote: I imagine if he signed elsewhere, his deal would get renegotiated and a new deal would probably involve some guaranteed money. However, I feel compelled to point out that there is no request or, if there is, it remains between Peterson and the Vikings and completely unconfirmed. All Jason Cole said was that "just as likely" as a trade, "if the Vikings are willing to repair the situation and guarantee much of his contract" then "Peterson would be happy to play for the Vikings". He made no reference to any source for that information. It appeared to simply be his opinion. He provided no real basis for it.

We don't know that he's asking for any contract at all here. I'm sorry to keep being the guy who points this stuff out again and again but there's not a single report I'm aware of that refers to an actual financial request/demand from Peterson or his agent in regard to his current contract. Their official stance, based on Dogra's comments, seems to be that Peterson wants out of Minnesota. Maybe that's a negotiating tactic to get more guaranteed money or maybe he truly just wants to play somewhere else but until there's some kind of actual evidence of a demand regarding money, it seems unfair to continually attribute a desire for more guaranteed money to Peterson when he has expressed no such desire. I suspect the reason the subject keeps coming up is because the media know he's unhappy and the best solution they can come up with to placate him is to throw money at the problem. For all I know, that IS the best solution but it remains to be seen.

Cliff wrote:He very flatly states that Peterson will stay if the money is guaranteed. If it's an opinion he's not stating it as such in the video. He actually does make reference to sources, though he doesn't name them ... which I know we're all so fond of but isn't nothing. In the video I watched of him where those quotes are from he goes on to say "but the critical question to consider according to the sources I've talked to ... ". So it seems like he's talking to someone to get that information, but it'd be nice to know how reliable the source is.

Assuming his sources are at least real I think it makes for interesting conversation. Though obviously like you I'm not putting too much stock in an unnamed source.

fiestavike wrote: It has to mean something. I'd thought the Buccaneers were one of the best possible trade partners, but that was before they axed Michael Johnson. Still seems like player(s) would have to be involved.

fiestavike wrote:

It has to mean something. I'd thought the Buccaneers were one of the best possible trade partners, but that was before they axed Michael Johnson. Still seems like player(s) would have to be involved.